Alluaudia Procera (Madagascar Ocotillo is native to Madagascar and it is frost hardy in short period. Plant should be grown in full sun in well-drained soil and water regularly only when plants are in leaf. During the dominate season the plant will be leafless. Grow plants in smaller pots and this will also prevent over watering during the cooler weather.
LIGHT | Full sun
COLD TOLERANCE | -3.8 ºC
WATER | Water generously when soil is dry.
SOIL PH | Slightly acidic to neutral soil with a pH range of 6.1 to 7.5.
SOIL TYPE | 50% potting mix 50% non organic material (pumice or perlite).
FERTILIZER | Fish emulsion, kelp solution, worm casting, shrimp compost.
PROPAGATION METHODS | Stem cuttings
HUMIDITY LEVEL | Low
ACTIVE SEASON | All season
NOTE
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ROOTING CUTTINGS
Insert cutting into the soil (1" - .5"). When soil is dry, water the plant sparingly. Roots should form in two weeks. Plants should be in bright shade during the rooting period.
Growing Tips
Growing Tips
Rooting Tips
Rooting Tips
• Use calcined clay gravel, or horticultural sand to root cuttings.
• Root cuttings in bright shade.
Buying Tips
Buying Tips
• Avoid shipping delays by not purchasing plants during the Christmas and Holiday season.
• To avoid cold damage and shipping delays, refrain from purchasing plants during the winter months.
• Save on winter shipping costs by buying plants during the summer.
• Get the best quality plants by buying during summer.
MARKED DOWN ITEMS
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